Extended School Closure

This afternoon, Governor Kim Reynolds made the recommendation to extend the closure of Iowa schools through April 30, 2020, as a measure to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our state. As a district, we will follow Governor Reynolds’ recommendation and our schools will be closed through April 30, 2020.

We have been preparing for this possibility and we will continue supporting Voluntary Educational Resources, as outlined by the Iowa Department of Education (DE). Now that the DE has provided guidance on Procedures for Continuous Learning and stated that an application will be provided, we will continue to actively research the options of Voluntary Educational Resources, as well as Required Educational Resources, to determine which option will be most appropriate at each grade level. Both options will allow us to count the instructional time lost and students will not be required to make up the days of school that will be missed through April 30, 2020.

Building and Grounds Closures:All District schools, buildings, playgrounds, and outdoor facilities will remain closed to the public until further notice. Per Governor Reynolds’ announcement, this will be through April 30, 2020, at a minimum. This closure includes the cancellation of all activities and any events held at buildings or on school grounds.

The District is directing all employees to work remotely and not visit district buildings or offices unless specifically directed to do so. We are asking that all families, students, and community members also avoid visiting buildings during the extended closure. While we recognize this could create an inconvenience, the safety of our students, families, staff, and the greater community is of primary importance. Keeping district buildings closed and eliminating access will support social distancing and slow the COVID-19 spread.

School Nutrition:The District has been operating multiple free Grab & Go meal pick-up sites for students while schools have been closed. We are committed to continuing this service for our students throughout the extended closure. For the weeks of April 6 - 10, 2020 and April 13 - 17, 2020, the Grab & Go meal sites remain the same. We will continue to evaluate the schedule and locations, and any changes to sites will be communicated at least one week in advance of a change. Click here for the full schedule and list of meal pick-up sites.

Staff and Student Access to Buildings:At this time, the District does not anticipate reopening access to buildings prior to April 30, 2020. We understand a need may arise for staff and students to access our schools given the extension of the closure period. We encourage all in our community to remain at home as much as possible, but we will continue to monitor needs with regard to building access.

In ClosingWe cannot stress enough how much we appreciate your patience, your understanding, and your trust as we work through this unprecedented situation in our community. Please continue to practice appropriate social distancing precautions and stay at home as much as possible. We will continue to provide updates as more details are finalized and as new information becomes available. #ICCSDtogether

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Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Jeremy Tabor, Director of Equity & Employee Relations, 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245, (319) 688-1000, tabor.jeremy@iowacityschools.org.

Additional Resources

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The Iowa City Community School District is committed to ensuring that all materials on our website are accessible to all users. If you are having trouble accessing any portion of this website or its content or would like to request materials in an alternate format, please contact (319) 688-1000 for assistance.